Updated Nov 19, 2018
After stumbling upon a big feral cat colony in Sunset Park where none of the adults are fixed, we've been working to try and grab all of the adoptable kittens before they get too old to be socialized or sick from the elements. (Update: two female adults have been spayed so far, and we think they're the only moms at the colony for now.). And let's just say, there were a whole lot of kittens born this summer. We...
Want to get your hands dirty and relive summer camp with some tie dye this summer? You absolutely should, and it's surprisingly easy.
The bright colors you may associate with tie dye are known as fiber reactive procion dyes. They come in just about every color, and our favorite source for them is Dharma Trading. They're also available from Jacquard at your local art store, or on Amazon. Fiber reactive dyes...
Hey art lovers! We have a few art history classes coming up in June that we wanted to share with you:
June 7 - A History of Art Crime
In this talk, we'll explore the history of art crime, from famous cases like the Isabella Stewart Gardner theft and the story of the Ghent Altarpiece recovery, to current issues with the black market.
June 10 - Women Artists You Should Know, Part 2
Join us to learn about the lives and works...
Hey Park Slope (and beyond!), our friends at Private Picassos host a ton of adults-only art classes in their 5th Ave studio. You can even BYOB!
Their June offerings include watercolors, acrylic painting, and printmaking, and you can get all the details here.
A recent collection of videos and articles from Brainery teachers!
A Brief History of Irish Food lecture - the always-wonderful Sarah Lohman streamed her talk on the history of Irish food back in March, and you can watch it on Facebook anytime!
America's Mysterious Lost Tree - Allison Meier writes about the Franklinia alatamaha, a tree of mysterious origin that only exists in cultivation
Suminagashi Dreams: Episode I - artist Linh My...
